Newbie's Guide To Goa

Goa is a holiday paradise, rightly said. Located in southwestern India, is famous for three Ss: Sand, sea and surf. Infinite expanse of beaches, water sports, extravagant lifestyle, reminiscent of British history, fairs and festivals of Goa make the best vacation spot, but economic. Goa owes much to Edgar for its Portuguese architecture and nature rich in tropical flora and fauna. So, Goa has it all - history, culture and cuisine.Goa - The LocationGoa lies between latitude 1453'54 "N - 1540'00" N and longitude 7340'33 "E - 7420'13" E and covers an "area of 3702 kilometers. It is elongated strip of land known as the Konkan coast, facing the Arabian Sea. The Western Ghats mountain range separates the coastal plain of the Deccan region. The highest point of the Western Ghats on the Konkan is Sonsogor (3,827 feet). Goa - The LandGoa has a coastline of 101 km (63 miles). Speaking in the pure language of geography, is the current first and most important is the Mandovi, the Terekhol the Zuari, Chapora River and the Betul. Mormugao Port is a natural harbor at the mouth of Zuari. The Mandovi and Zuari serve as lifelines of Goa, with its tributaries drain 69% of the surface. Goa has more than eight marine and about ninety islands and river estuaries forty years. The total length of navigable rivers and 157 miles.Each Goa Goa beach has its own individuality. The beaches of Goa have become popular as the beach capital of India. Attracting more than two million visitors a year. The beaches of Goa, to give visitors a "Take It Easy" feeling. You can follow the action after the action - endless opportunities to roam all parties and night. People of any budget can enjoy neglect, without end. The culture of GoaGoa shows a strikingly different culture from the rest of India. Christian culture has blessed Dravidian identity exuberant Goa, but peaceful. Natives celebrate Christmas, Easter, Ganesh Chaturthi and Shigmo with equal jest. Cuisiner Goa and fish curry is the staple food in Goa. The region is known for its fish dishes cooked prepared primarily with coconut oil. To drink, good old Feni (local beer) is very popular. Feni is a ferment of fruits, nuts and GoaBy Toddy palms.How Reach Air: Daily flights to Goa all year from major cities India.By Rail: Konkan Railway connects Goa to major cities of the country by express trains as Shatabdi Express Konkan Kanya, Netravati and Hapa Express. Main railway stations are Basque, Tivim, Margao and Karmali.